EP 43 - LOST VOICES, MOORING WARS & OLYMPIC MARATHON SHOWDOWNS
After a wild Gold Coast Marathon weekend, Liam’s voice is shot but the stories are loud—like calling the Suns’ first-ever Friday night AFL game alongside the great BT. Meanwhile, Courtney's fresh off the boat (literally), navigating a mooring standoff in the Whitsundays and smashing a steep trail run.The boys debrief Gout Gout’s breakout (and the early backlash), unpack Australia’s growing sprint and marathon depth, and revisit a powerful pitch from Michael Shelley: should the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Marathon finish inside a packed Brisbane stadium?PLUS:– Finish line shoutouts from the GCM community– Liam sets a sub-40 10K goal ahead of Noosa Tri– Post-marathon recovery Q&A (wine and all)– A newly opened 42K trail in Northern NSW– And why sometimes… you’ve just got to go off-gridFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - 42.195 REASONS TO SMILE
We wrap up the Gold Coast Marathon series with BRONTE’S MARATHON MASTERCLASS.All good things come to those who train… and trust the plan. In this post-race episode, we relive Bronte Langbroek’s triumphant debut marathon at the ASICS Gold Coast Marathon—clocking a near-perfect 4:29 after months of build-up with Benita from Lace Up Running. She shares every gritty, joyful, and gel-fuelled detail, from pacing with precision to emotional finish line moments.Liam dishes on his new role as race-day MC alongside the legendary Pete Murray, bleeding nipples and all. Courtney reflects on the series' full-circle moment, and the team swaps favourite signs, Strava stats, and future race plans (Melbourne, Noosa… maybe the Halfway House gets real?).If you’ve followed the journey from Week 1 to 42.195K, this episode is the ultimate payoff. Thank you for running with us.Contact Benita at Lace Up Running Bronte on InstagramFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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EP 42 - MARANOIA
This week Liam's copped a roast on Triple M but bounces back with Gold Coast Marathon finish line duties alongside Pete Murray. We talk Western States 100 (Winner Caleb Olson & lots of shoe prototypes), Faith Kipyegon’s sub-4 attempt and the madness of Dead Cow Gully (800km!)Plus: prize money at City2Surf, Sydney Marathon’s stacked field, and marathon-week MARANOIA is kicking in.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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EP 41 - RISK, REWARD & RACE-DAY RIVALRIES
Marathon pacing—it’s not just about data, it’s a full-blown psychological battleground. In this episode, we dig into the eternal risk vs reward debate: go out hard and risk blowing up, or play it safe and maybe never know? Plus, we share mates’ race-day bets, wild bib-swap scams, ring finger theories (yep, really), massage therapy with a side of life coaching, and advice for buying bikes off Facebook Marketplace—Strava stalking included.Also: Gymshark's genius event merch activation, Faith Kipyegon's sub-4 mile doco, and a very Dutch gym workout that has us questioning everything.Got a mate vs mate bet? Slide into our DMs—we’re collecting the best ones.Follow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
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GOLD COAST MARATHON SERIES - THE TAPER, THE NERVES & THE FINAL COUNTDOWN
Twelve weeks of training, sweat, setbacks and breakthroughs… and now we’re here. In our final episode before the Gold Coast Marathon, Bronte reflects on her taper, mental prep and pacing plan (hello, 4:30 pace group). Lace Up Running Coach Benita Willis shares key strategies for race week, from nutrition to mindset, and explains why you don’t need everything to be perfect.Courtney and Liam weigh in on what race day means to them, and the team discuss the emotional rollercoaster of first-time marathon nerves, community support, and the value of having a real coach in your corner.Expect laughter, tears, signs on course, last-minute shoe checks, and one massive final pump-up.THE GOLD COAST MARATHON IS HERE.Contact Benita at Lace Up Running Bronte on InstagramFollow the podcast on Instagram @inthebeginningpodcastCourtney on StravaLiam on Strava
Welcome to the ‘In the Beginning Podcast’ – where Liam Flanagan - Triple M Radio Host and Courtney Atkinson - Olympian & Red Bull Endurance Athlete have a yarn about all things running, fitness, and life. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out, have a listen for some real sports talk & a few laughs based all based around running . Recorded on the Gold Coast!
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